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Ishiba’s last stand? Japan’s LDP in turmoil as Sanseito surge erodes PM’s grip on power

Internal rivals and a resurgent nationalist right are jeopardising Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's already precarious ...

Japan politics: PM Ishiba's coalition loses upper house majority; first time loss for LDP in both chambers since 1955

Japan's ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, lost its majority in the upper house, intensifying political ...
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Ishiba remains in office after election setback

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba clung on Monday even after his coalition suffered what he called an “extremely ...
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Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's rapidly diminishing PM

Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty gritty of policy and making military models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister looked at risk of coming unstuck on Sunday. Seen as a safe pair of hands, he ...

Ishiba's coalition loses majority in Japan's upper house election

Exit polls suggest Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's coalition is likely to lose a majority its majority in the smaller of ...

Japan Election: Severe blow to PM Shigeru Ishiba as ruling coalition loses upper house majority — what we know so far

The ruling coalition needs a total of 125 seats for a majority. They already have 75 uncontested seats, but NHK projections ...

Japan election 2025: Shigeru Ishiba faces political test as Japan votes in critical upper house election; Know the key issues and leaders contesting

Japanese voters are participating in a crucial upper house election that could determine the fate of Prime Minister Shigeru ...

Japanese prime minister refuses resignation calls after election loss due to Trump’s Aug. 1 tariff deal deadline

Japanese Premier Shigeru Ishiba on Monday revealed plans to stay in office to provide “stability” and tackle economic ...